Tine Hoffmeister

Great news out of Opelika this morning. German manufacturer of premium domestic appliances, Miele, have selected Opelika as the location for a U.S. manufacturing hub that will employ hundreds of workers.Throughout the world, this family-run enterprise, now in its fourth generation, employs a workforce of around 22,300. The company has its headquarters in Gütersloh in […]

“Since the Huntsville site’s inception in 1973, we’ve continuously invested in innovative processes and equipment to help our customers reduce air pollution, and we’ve continuously invested in our most important asset — our people,” said Ray Weed, Huntsville site director for BASF. The milestones, he said, “represent more than just numbers, they symbolize the unwavering dedication and hard work of our teams through

Governor Kay Ivey said the expansion project represents a milestone for Airbus, which announced plans for the Alabama facility in 2012 and has been in constant growth mode ever since. “The relationship between Airbus and Alabama is a shining example of what can be accomplished when great organizations join hands,” she said. “Airbus, a global

Heiche US in Jasper is seeing its back wall come down as it plans to start a $25 million expansion project that is set to end by January, expecting to increasing employment from 65 to 100. The surface treatment facility is a Tier 1 supplier for Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, as well as a Tier 2

Hundreds of German students attended Germany on Campus today. The event was hosted by the University of North Alabama UNA in Florence. Students from UNA and high schools from the extended area (Ardmore HS, Huntsville HS, and James Clemens HS) attended plus German Consul General Moltmann and several German companies. Thank you to Dr. Linam,

It was an honor to attend the German company and AGP member REHAU AUTOMOTIVE LLC Building Handover Milestone event for their build-up for their new paint line. It was done by German tradition “Richtfest” – a celebration and blessing of the building when last beam or nail is put in the roof. The project is expected to

Aldi, the German-based grocery chain with a cult following, is acquiring the Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket chains, according to a statement released today. Winn-Dixie and Harveys 400 locations across the southeast, including almost 40 Winn-Dixie stores in Alabama. The acquisition also covers locations in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. Harveys operates stores in Georgia and Florida.

‘MAKING A DIFFERENCE’ Alabama’s automakers have a long-standing commitment to developing and supporting workforce development initiatives in Alabama to elevate interest in manufacturing careers and provide educational and training opportunities for the next-generation workforce. “These automakers have engaged in multiple programs that stimulate interest in new career pathways and build valuable skills that can transfer

German company, Kömmerling employs 125 people in Huntsville who produce plastic products for the graphics  and homebuilding industries. Last month they announced an expansion that represents a $12.6 million capital investment, including $4.5 million to purchase new equipment, $7.5 million to upgrade the existing facility, and $600,000 to purchase additional land next to the existing plant. With the expansion,

Mercedes debuted the head-turning vehicle this week, saying “the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV sets the new benchmark in the all-electric top-end luxury SUV segment” in an announcement. The model is loaded with lavish appointments and creature comforts such as a “cocooning” rear seat environment. The Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV will be assembled at the automaker’s 6 million-square-foot production